Laminated flooring has been taking the home decor market by storm for two decades now. And no wonder, with all it has to offer -- durability, low maintenance, and glowing good looks, all for a modest outlay of cash. Yet, although the typical warranty is 20-30 years, laminate floor is not indestructible.

The last lines of dialogue in “Trading Places” has Dan Aykroyd on a small yacht, yelling to Eddie Murphy, lounging on the beach, “Looking good, Billy Ray,” and Murphy yelling back, “Feeling good, Louis.”